Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Tools Required: J 21474-01 Control Arm Bushing Set and J 45411 Lower Control Arm Bushing Receiver. See SPECIAL TOOLS .

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
Use a utility stand in order to support the lower control arm. See Figure.
Remove the coil spring. Refer to COIL SPRING REPLACEMENT (ALL WHEEL DRIVE) .

Fig 1: Removing Rear Coil Spring
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Make a mark on the lower control arm at the cam indicator. See Figure.
Remove the lower control arm to crossmember mounting bolts (1 & 5). See Figure.

NOTE: Identify the orientation of the voids in the bushing to the crossmember.

Fig 2: Removing Bushing From Crossmember

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Remove the bushing from the crossmember.
In order to remove the bushing from the crossmember, use the following tools from the J 21474-01:
- J-6627-4 (1)
- J-45411 (2)
- J-21474-8 (3)
- J-21474-4 (4)
Fig 3: Positioning Control Arm Bushing Tool Set (J 21474-01)
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